Anderson wants to captain England by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

JM Anderson

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DateLine: 28th October 2009

 

England fast bowler James Anderson has revealed an unexpected ambition to captain his country in the future. The 27-year-old admits he was left disappointed when Alastair Cook beat him to the current vice-captain role.

 

Alastair Cook was appointed Andrew Strauss' deputy, but 27-year-old seamer Anderson claims he possesses the attributes to take charge one day.

 

"I'd love to be captain of my country, as I'm sure a number of people would," said Anderson, who has matured from the almost painfully shy 20-year-old who made his England debut in 2002 into the most experienced member of the bowling attack.

 

"Certainly in the last few years as I've become more settled in the team, I've had more input in team meetings and I offer a bit more to the younger players in terms of advice and tips.

 

"I've got a decent cricket brain; when we're on the field I'm always chatting to Straussy about field placings, not just for my bowling but for other guys.

 

"If I can develop that and use Straussy - he's a great captain in that respect - and I keep developing, then you never know. I'd love to have a go at it at some point.

 

"Vice-captaincy is the first stepping stone to that but I see it as a goal. It's not impossible for me to become captain - and I think I could do a good job."